ISLAMABAD: A high-level Pakistani diplomatic delegation tasked with presenting the country’s position on the recent military escalation with India is set to begin its international visits on June 2, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman announced on Wednesday.
The delegation, headed by PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, aims to engage key global capitals to explain Pakistan’s perspective and seek support.
Diplomatic Tour to Key Global Capitals
Senator Rehman shared details on DawnNewsTV’s ‘Doosra Rukh’ program, stating that the committee will start its tour in New York, followed by stops in Washington, London, and Brussels.
The delegation also includes senior figures such as former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Dr. Musadik Malik, Engineer Khurram Dastgir, Faisal Subzwari, Tehmina Janjua, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, and Jalil Abbas Jilani.
She emphasized that the delegation is preparing for substantive and quality meetings, with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari underscoring that Pakistan is confident in its position and not rushed by the presence or actions of the Indian delegation.
Concerns Over Regional Stability and Water Issues
Responding to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Indus Water Treaty, Senator Rehman criticized the statements as inflammatory, saying no responsible politician should make such claims.
She warned that Modi’s rhetoric is pushing the already volatile region towards a dangerous and “new abnormal,” undermining prospects for peaceful negotiations.
Senator Rehman also highlighted India’s excessive groundwater mining, particularly from the Indus River Basin, which threatens Pakistan’s water security and is unsustainable amid global climate challenges.
These diplomatic efforts follow a tense military confrontation triggered by India’s accusations against Pakistan over an attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which Pakistan denies.
The conflict escalated to air strikes and counterattacks, ending only after US mediation led to a ceasefire on May 10.
